Assistant Practitioner - Dialysis Unit

Job summary

An exciting position has become available for an aspiring Band 3 HCSW to be trained to become a B4 Assistant Dialysis Practitioner.

You will be working in an environment were you get to know your patients and provide truly holistic care.

Previous experience as B3 HCSW is essential, experience in dialysis desirable but candidates will be supported to obtain all knowledge, skills and competencies required of the Assistant Dialysis Practitioner role.

Care certificate as well as Maths and English GCSE grade 4 and above essential, HCSW level 3 apprenticeship desirable - but we have support in place to train the right candidate to obtain the necessary qualifications and skills to fulfil this role, earning whilst you learn at B3 - and once completed level 3 HCSW apprentice whilst working in the unit- you can then proceed to training in Band 4 competencies.

For candidates who have already passed HCSW level 3, they can start work on Band 4 competencies once in post.

We have a proven track record in the unit for training novices to experts in this field through apprenticeships and competency based learning programmes.

Applicants are very welcome to contact the unit or come for a visit before completing application.

Main duties of the job

• Providing a warm, friendly welcome to patients, ensuring their needs and comfort are met during their stay in the unit, so excellent communication skills are essential to the role.
• Demonstrating aspirations and a passion for gaining knowledge and skills, through completing competencies to develop into an excellent practitioner.
• The role involves setting up the unit, stock control, ordering, programming dialysis machines.
• Managing dialysis access, both needling of fistulas, and grafts plus dialysis catheters in order to deliver effective dialysis.
• Needling of complex access under ultrasound guidance, for which full training will be given.
• Link role/ area of specialist interest that enhances care in the unit and an enthusiasm to share knowledge with the team.
• Be passionate about acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff, and be confident in ability to escalate concerns and discuss patients care with MDT, external agencies and significant others.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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